What to do? Check out the tips!

If you are wondering: “my cat won’t stop meowing, what should I do?”, know that before taking any action, you need to understand that felines are naturally vocalizing animals.

However, when the meowing becomes exorbitant, and goes beyond what is common for the pet, it may be an indication that something is not going well, and, for this, it is necessary to understand the reasons that lead the animal to meow excessively.

In view of this, here in this post we will present some ways to identify the possible reasons for your pet’s meowing, and also tips to reduce, or even avoid, this behavior. Continue reading to find out!

What does the meow mean?

This is a form of vocal communication that felines use to communicate with other cats and humans.

However, this vocalization can mean many different things, as it depends on the tone, duration and intensity.

This means that some meows may indicate that the pet is happy, while others may mean that the pet is hungry, upset, scared, needs attention or even in pain and discomfort.

In short, a cat’s meow is an important form of communication. Therefore, it can transmit a lot of information about the feline’s emotional state and needs. Therefore, it is extremely necessary to understand feline body language.

When the cat meows a lot, what does it mean?

As with dogs, cats’ excessive meows can have various intonations, depending on what the pet is trying to communicate or express.

This is because while some felines meow frequently, others only make sounds in extreme situations. Below, check out some examples of excessive meowing and their respective meanings:

Shortage:

Yes, this is a very common cause and a cat can meow a lot due to need. Cats enjoy the company of their owners and other pets.

Therefore, when they lack attention, they can meow excessively. This can also occur when owners spend a lot of time away from home or when there is little interaction with the pet throughout the day.

Fome:

If the cat is not receiving enough food or is used to receiving it at specific times and is not fed when expected, it may meow to draw attention to its food needs.

Stress:

A stressed pet may meow excessively. Changes in routine, environment, lack of stimuli, can be determining factors in stressing felines.

Pain or discomfort:

Excessive vocalization may be a sign that the cat is uncomfortable or in pain.

Boredom:

Cats are curious animals and need mental and physical stimulation. When they are bored, they can meow a lot.

Age:

As cats age, their behavior can change and excessive meowing can be a sign of cognitive decline, pain or health problems.

Cio:

Females in heat may meow more frequently, attracting males for mating.

Apprenticeship:

In some cases, cats may have learned that meowing excessively is an effective way to get their owner’s attention and receive rewards, such as food or games.

How to identify your cat’s type of meow

Felines can emit more than 100 different types of meows, so it is very important to know how to differentiate tones, intonations, body expressions, among other aspects, such as:

• • Body language: observing his facial expressions and body movements, such as his fur standing on end, the way he wags his tail and his gaze.
  • Context: analyze the context in which he meows, such as at times close to what he is used to eating.
  • Features of the meow: notice the characteristics of vocalization, such as the sounds emitted, the continuity, quantity, strength and duration.

What to do when the cat won’t stop meowing?

There are some tips that can help a cat stop meowing excessively, as well as helping prevent it from happening frequently, check them out below.

• Pay attention to your cat’s basic needs: Make sure your cat has access to fresh water, quality food, and a clean litter box.
• Maintain a daily routine with mental and physical stimulation and enrichment;
• Play and spend enough energy, interacting socially – this will make him sleep well at night, as well as preventing nocturnal vocalization;
• Provide activities for your kitten. Such as scratching posts, activity centers, toys to stuff with snacks and food, shelves, etc.
• Food jars with a timer are a great way to prevent your kitten from waking up in the middle of the night asking for food;
• When leaving, hire a professional Pet Sitter to take care of the feline;
• Make recurring visits to the veterinarian.